Embedded identifiers
    183.
    发明申请
    Embedded identifiers 有权
    嵌入式标识符

    公开(公告)号:US20050206500A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-22

    申请号:US10802106

    申请日:2004-03-16

    CPC classification number: H04B1/00 G07D7/04 G07D7/06 G07D7/08

    Abstract: A manufactured item includes an outer part including at least one outer material; and an identifier including at least one three-dimensional configuration corresponding to the identifier, the at least one three-dimensional configuration being embedded within the outer part. The three-dimensional configuration includes at least one of (1) a substantially empty cavity in the at least one outer material, and (2) at least one identifying material filling at least part of a cavity in the at least one outer material. Where at least one identifying material fills at least part of a cavity in the at least one outer material, the at least one outer material is substantially opaque to visible light. The item may be manufactured using one of the processes generally known as rapid prototyping, but other manufacturing processes may be used as well. Methods for making the item and for making a computer-readable representation of the item are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 制造物品包括至少一个外部材料的外部部件; 以及标识符,其包括对应于所述标识符的至少一个三维配置,所述至少一个三维配置嵌入在所述外部部分内。 三维结构包括(1)至少一个外部材料中的基本上空的空腔中的至少一个,和(2)填充至少一个外部材料中的空腔的至少一部分的至少一个识别材料。 在至少一个识别材料填充至少一个外部材料中的空腔的至少一部分的情况下,至少一个外部材料对可见光基本上是不透明的。 可以使用通常称为快速成型的方法之一来制造该物品,但是也可以使用其它制造方法。 还公开了用于制作该项目和用于制作该项目的计算机可读表示的方法。

    Method and apparatus for illuminating a field-of-view and capturing an image
    185.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for illuminating a field-of-view and capturing an image 有权
    用于照明视场和拍摄图像的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050023356A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-03

    申请号:US10630062

    申请日:2003-07-29

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 G06K7/10564

    Abstract: A variable illuminator, for instance a device for scanning a beam of light, emits a selected amount of power to a plurality of spots across a field of view. The amount of power is determined as inversely proportional to the apparent brightness of each spot. In the case where the spot size is equal to pixel size, the device may operate with a non-imaging detector. In the case where pixel size substantially equals spot size, the output of the variable illuminator may be converged to produce a substantially uniform detector response and the image information is determined as the inverse of a frame buffer used to drive the variable illuminator. The illuminator and detector may be driven synchronously. In the case where an imaging detector is used, the variable illumination may be used to compress the dynamic range of the field of view to substantially within the dynamic range of the imaging detector.

    Abstract translation: 可变照明器,例如用于扫描光束的装置,在整个视野内向多个点发射选定量的功率。 功率量被确定为与每个点的表观亮度成反比。 在斑点尺寸等于像素尺寸的情况下,该装置可以用非成像检测器操作。 在像素尺寸基本上等于光斑尺寸的情况下,可变焦照明器的输出可以被收敛以产生基本均匀的检测器响应,并且图像信息被确定为用于驱动可变照明器的帧缓冲器的倒数。 照明器和检测器可以同步地驱动。 在使用成像检测器的情况下,可变照明可以用于将视场的动态范围压缩到基本上在成像检测器的动态范围内。

    Scanning endoscope
    186.
    发明申请
    Scanning endoscope 有权
    扫描内窥镜

    公开(公告)号:US20050020926A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-27

    申请号:US10873540

    申请日:2004-06-21

    Abstract: A scanning endoscope, amenable to both rigid and flexible forms, scans a beam of light across a field-of-view, collects light scattered from the scanned beam, detects the scattered light, and produces an image. The endoscope may comprise one or more bodies housing a controller, light sources, and detectors; and a separable tip housing the scanning mechanism. The light sources may include laser emitters that combine their outputs into a polychromatic beam. Light may be emitted in ultraviolet or infrared wavelengths to produce a hyperspectral image. The detectors may be housed distally or at a proximal location with gathered light being transmitted thereto via optical fibers. A plurality of scanning elements may be combined to produce a stereoscopic image or other imaging modalities. The endoscope may include a lubricant delivery system to ease passage through body cavities and reduce trauma to the patient. The imaging components are especially compact, being comprised in some embodiments of a MEMS scanner and optical fibers, lending themselves to interstitial placement between other tip features such as working channels, irrigation ports, etc.

    Abstract translation: 一种适用于刚性和柔性两种形式的扫描内窥镜,可扫描横过视野的光束,收集从扫描光束散射的光,检测散射光,并产生图像。 内窥镜可以包括容纳控制器,光源和检测器的一个或多个主体; 以及容纳扫描机构的可分离的尖端。 光源可以包括将其输出组合成多色光束的激光发射器。 光可以以紫外或红外波长发射以产生高光谱图像。 检测器可以向远侧容纳或在近端位置容纳聚光,经由光纤传输到其上。 可以组合多个扫描元件以产生立体图像或其它成像模态。 内窥镜可以包括润滑剂输送系统以便于通过体腔的通道并减少对患者的创伤。 成像组件特别紧凑,包括在MEMS扫描仪和光纤的一些实施例中,借助它们在诸如工作通道,冲洗口等的其它尖端特征之间的间隙放置。

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